What People Are Saying

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely Useful, Extremely Thought-Provoking
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2026
Format: Paperback

Koheleth said there is nothing new under the sun. But Koheleth did not have the chance to read and utilize this profound new book “Moments That Matter,” so he might now say instead, “Oops. I spoke too soon.”

Seriously, this is a beautiful and compassionate book that empowers clergy and everyday folks to sensibly address and creatively lift up the moments of adult life that are sometimes confusing, overlooked, pushed aside, or treated superficially when in fact they need an honest, connecting ritual or focused moment in order for these life challenges to turn into healing, growth, and wisdom.

I love the way the two authors respect tradition and also add new traditions that fill in the gaps so that we can make sense of real-life moments like changing your work identity, or adjusting your sense of body competency, or dealing with the inevitable moments of losing a friend or a partner or a family role.

I also love that the authors don’t avoid the deep stuff and the complicated feelings that stir inside us when we are suddenly or slowly not in the same roles or comforts or living arrangements that formerly gave our lives structure and meaning. This is a book that understands the emotional issues and the spiritual issues of authentic adult life and how to embrace and find teamwork in each new chapter of our lives. It provides hope, comfort, creative options, and profound ways of connecting to the moments that people used to be silent about, but now with this book they can co-create rituals and warm support for what they are going through.

Len Felder, PhD, author of How These Words Can Raise Up Your Energy